​Yoga for Service Industry Workers

​An open-level, self-care focused practice series centering service industry and hospitality workers, current and former. We will explore mindful movement, our breath, and self-reflection, employing the tools of Yoga practice and philosophy as pathways to balance our minds and bodies. We will practice moving from the highly externalized, productivity/labor-centric mindset of hospitality and service work, into a space of internal awareness, self-attunement, and personal agency. Our sessions will highlight restoring our nervous systems, addressing the physical stressors of service-based work, and inquiring inward so we can slow down. 

​Options for incorporating supportive props into asanas will be offered, though not required. If you are interested in exploring working with props, here are a few options for what you may want to have handy: blocks (sub: large books, low footstools), blankets (sub: towels), chairs (sub: anything you can comfortable sit on), cushions (sub: pillows from bed, couch cushions), straps (sub: scarves, belts). Other objects to incorporate might include: candles, incense, eye mask, water, tea, or anything that you find supportive.

​Can’t make it live? No problem. The practices will be recorded and shared via email.

​About Hope: Hope Sudarshan Glastris (she/her) is a Punjabi-Greek-American artist, designer, and yoga practitioner living in Brooklyn, New York (Lenape Land). Her work as an artist is deeply connected to her yoga practice, and believes that through curiosity, creativity, and self-knowledge, each individual can find agency and the capacity to transform. She shares yoga as a vessel of the wisdom of her ancestors, incorporating the full breadth of yoga practice and philosophy, beyond just the physical aspects. Hope seeks to create space where students can access their agency and be empowered in their own yoga practice.

​GFB is pleased to offer these practices on a pay-what-you-can basis to ensure accessibility to workers, regardless of their financial situation. The suggested contribution is $10 per class for those who are resourced to donate. Your financial support goes directly to worker uplift efforts and is deeply appreciated! Please use the codes below for 50% or 100% off the suggested contribution:
50% off: HALFOFF
100% off: HOURLYWORKER

​By signing up, you agree to the following waiver:
I understand that yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress reduction, and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If I experience any pain or discomfort, I will listen to my body, make adjustments to or discontinue the activity, and ask for support from the instructor. I will continue to breathe smoothly. I assume full responsibility for any and all damages, which may incur through participation.

​Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. By signing, I affirm that a licensed physician has verified my good health and physical condition to participate in movement-based practices. In addition, I will make the instructor aware of any medical conditions or physical limitations before class. If I am pregnant, become pregnant or I am post-natal or post-surgical, my signature verifies that I am in a condition to practice yoga safely. I also affirm that I alone am responsible to decide whether to practice yoga. I hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that I have now or may have hereafter against Hope Glastris and/or any member of Go Fund Bean.

​By signing up, I certify that I am physically able to practice yoga and do hereby agree that Hope Glastris or any member of Go Fund Bean is not responsible or liable to me for any expenses, personal injury, loss or damages incurred or caused by me during or in connection with my participation in this practice or event. I do hereby release Hope Glastris and members of Go Fund Bean and its employees and students from any claim or cause of action which may have occurred as a result of any medical problem known or unknown which I have knowledge presently or in the future. I verify no promises or guarantees, other than those written in this agreement, were made to me by Hope Glastris or any members of Go Fund Bean or its employees, contractors, or students. 

​I have read and fully understand and agree to the above terms of this Liability Waiver Agreement. I am signing up voluntarily and recognize that my agreement to participate serves as complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.